Senior Quality Engineer - Apple Maps Performance

Apple; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 176,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple’s Cupertino team is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to elevate Apple Maps performance across iOS, macOS, watchOS, visionOS and CarPlay. The role focuses on building robust automation frameworks, observability, and AI-driven QE to safeguard user experience at scale.

You will drive automated testing in CI/CD, implement performance metrics, and lead end-to-end QE practices across multiple platforms, ensuring high quality releases and reliable performance.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in Quality Engineering, specializing in large-scale test automation and advanced QE practices.
• Understanding of testing methodologies.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse team in fast-paced environments.
• Effectively communicate intricate technical analysis and actionable recommendations to diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor performance metrics, health indicators, and engineering scorecards.
• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines; establish quality gates.
• Architect and evolve scalable test automation platforms.
• Drive AI-assisted QE practices: test generation, log analysis, anomaly detection.
• Establish end-to-end observability standards (metrics, tracing, logging).
• Lead automated test design and implementation.
• Develop comprehensive performance test strategies and plans.
• Evaluate and integrate new testing tools and technologies.
• Define and enforce quality gates and release criteria.
• Facilitate root cause analysis and preventive measures.
• Develop and maintain test data management strategies.
• Design, implement, and maintain automated reporting for test results and quality metrics.
• Perform manual tests and experiments, while maintaining test devices

Skills

Quality Engineering

Test automation

CI/CD integration

Stakeholder communication

Collaboration

Education

BS in Computer Science

Tools

XCUITest

Job description

Senior Quality Engineer - Apple Maps Performance

Cupertino, California, United States Software and Services

Ignite your passion for quality and innovation! We're seeking a visionary Tools and Automation Quality Engineer to architect the future of excellence for Apple Maps. You will dive deep into our complex, multi-platform ecosystem (iOS, macOS, watchOS, visionOS and CarPlay), building cutting-edge automation frameworks, pioneering AI-driven quality practices, and establishing robust observability to proactively safeguard the experience for millions of users worldwide.This is your opportunity to be the hands-on force that defines, builds, and scales the systems preventing regressions, driving unparalleled reliability and performance for the world's most intuitive navigation!

Description

As a collaborative and innovative engineer on our team, you will architect, implement, and drive a comprehensive, automated quality engineering strategy across the Apple Maps app performance umbrella, spanning its foundational components to its entire user experience. This includes designing, building, and scaling robust automation frameworks and systems, alongside leveraging robust performance metrics, establishing observability standards, and advanced QE practices to ensure the continuous delivery of high-quality, reliable, and performant products across its multiple platforms, including iOS and macOS.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor performance metrics, health indicators, and engineering scorecards.
• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines; establish quality gates.
• Architect and evolve scalable test automation platforms.
• Drive advanced QE practices: AI-assisted test generation, log analysis, and anomaly detection.
• Establish end-to-end observability perfomance standards (metrics, tracing, logging, validation).
• Lead automated test design and implementation.
• Develop comprehensive performance test strategies and plans.
• Evaluate and integrate new testing tools and technologies.
• Define and enforce quality gates and release criteria.
• Facilitate root cause analysis and drive preventative measures.
• Develop and maintain test data management strategies.
• Design, implement, and maintain automated reporting for test results and quality metrics.
• Perform manual tests and experiments, while maintaining test devices

Minimum Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science or equivalent.
• 6+ years in Quality Engineering, specializing in large-scale test automation and advanced QE practices.
• Understanding of testing methodologies.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse team and thrive in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.
• Effectively communicate intricate technical analysis and actionable recommendations to diverse stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of power management and battery-life analysis.
• Experience with automated testing for native iOS/macOS applications, utilizing the XCUITest framework.

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $175,500 and $311,700, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits

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